EC that stands out

Applying to College
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<p>I have an EC that stands out quite madly from the rest of my ECs, which are somewhat focused around community service and the likes. This EC is bboy/hip-hop dancing. I will have been doing it for 2 years once applications come around and I will be part of a crew that has performed around the region and at school. I spend about half an hour practicing everyday, so it will come to 300 hours of practice..</p>

<p>Should I mention it, or does it stand out too much? Are the performances and crew significant enough achievements to warrant a mention?</p>

<p>Thank you</p>

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<p>I think you should. There’s nothing wrong with showing a different side of yourself, and if anything, it makes you sound more interesting and less one-dimensional than having all of your ECs in one area.</p>

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<p>You definitely should, especially if you’re passionate about this. It shows a very unique side of you.</p>

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<p>My ECs are not really one directional. It’s just that this one stands out a lot. I have 2000 hours of community service (not in the purest form, mind you), many math competition awards and some science projects - loads of leadership roles. Nothing, however, seems to be on the creative side such as music…</p>

<p>But really, are a few performances significant enough?</p>

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<p>I think that it’s fine to mention the hip-hop dancing, I’m just not sure it’s that unique. Practicing anything only 1/2 hour a day frankly isn’t that impressive. Musicians and athletes easily put in 1 to 2 hours of practice time per day. I’m not dismissing your EC, but I think you need to keep it in perspective. As for the 2,000 hours of community service, my question is over how many years did you amass that number?</p>

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<p>I’d say definitely go for it. Sure, you might want to get a few more hours of practice in there if you can but its worth it to put it on your apps - especially if you love it. They want to see what you’re actually passionate about!</p>

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<p>Here how someone explained EC’s to me. Playing an instrument and being in a band is an EC. Taking that talent and sharing it by weekly performing in the children’s cancer ward of your local hospital is an AMAZING EC.</p>

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<p>With that in mind, the crew you’re in could perform/tour the area to raise money for the children’s ward, or start a charity that could be sponsored through your dancing.</p>